Creativity and innovation founded Phillip Ashley Chocolates, then saved it
Phillip Ashley Rix spent a couple of years learning everything he could about chocolate and candy-making before opening Phillip Ashley Chocolates in 2012. (Ziggy Mack/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Phillip Ashley Rix literally had a dream that he would be a chocolatier, so then he made it happen. More than 10 years later, Oprah gave her seal of approval and sales skyrocketed.
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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
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